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Hotel An der Gruga

3.5 star property

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Bicycling
Business Single Room | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Property grounds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $152
$135 nightly
$152 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

Explore the area

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Eduard-Lucas-Strasse 17, Essen, NW, 45131
  • Place, Grugahalle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Dot Design Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Messe Essen
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Düsseldorf (DUS-Düsseldorf Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Plus Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Plus Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Plus Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Plus Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Essen

With a stay at Hotel An der Gruga in Essen (Ruettenscheid), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Messe Essen and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site. .This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Rudolf Weber-Arena and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Westfield Centro.

What's nearby

  • Grugahalle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Red Dot Design Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Messe Essen - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Duisburg-Essen - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grugapark Botanical Garden - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn - 1 min walk
  • Essen-Kray Süd Station - 8 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪espresso perfetto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪60 Seconds To Napoli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Messe Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ATLANTIC Congress Hotel Essen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Piazza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel An der Gruga

Hotel An der Gruga offers 39 accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (24 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 26 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 12 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 26 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

der Gruga
der Gruga Essen
Hotel der Gruga
Hotel der Gruga Essen
Hotel an der Gruga Hotel
Hotel an der Gruga Essen
Hotel an der Gruga Hotel Essen

Hotel An der Gruga Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good breakfast, large room. Overall very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johannes

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Very good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Rosemarie

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It was nice to stay here for one night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small cousy hotel, great staff, very clean and super convenient if you are going to a convention. Breakfast was decent and everything was fresh, the staff were super nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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Easy access to Grugapark and the Rü
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

nicholas

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Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Horst

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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norair

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Very Happy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant but pricey for what it is

Great service and nice breakfast but rooms very basic and a bit dated for the price paid. Old lift which didn't arrive on top floor when leaving to check out so had to lug suitcase down flights of stairs when in a hurry :(
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

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coffee free
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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K.A.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Thomas

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Okay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Décoration

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Superbe
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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Ich hatte ein sehr ruhiges gepflegtes Zimmer im Nebengebäude. So ungewöhnlich ruhig, direkt neben einer stark befahrenen Straße... Alles ordentlich, Möglichkeit selbst spät einzuchecken. Ausgiebiges Frühstücksbuffet Sehr nettes Personal
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nettes, sauberes Hotel in der Nähe von Messe und Uniklinik. Reichhaltiges Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles gut !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Marc

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Passt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
öffentlich hervorragend zu erreichen; sehr gutes Frühstück, Sehr freundlicher Service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruhiges, einfaches Hotel, sehr gute Anbindung an die U-Bahn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Beate

Alles zu meiner vollsten Zufriedenheit, Ebenfalls gute Nähe zur Grugahalle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr angenehmes Kongresshotel. Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Vielen Dank! Das Hotel ist sicher schon etwas älter und nicht barrierefrei aber gepflegt und sehr sauber. Frühstück frisch und lecker.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catharina

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lothar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Städtetrip gute Adresse ich hatte ein praktisches Einzelzimmer. Das Frühstück war übersichtlich, aber man konnte Rührei sofort bekommen..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Francisco

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas Hermann George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles gut 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024